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From TCS, Happiest Minds To Bharti Airtel, IndiaMart: What to Expect From Q1 Results Across IT and Telecom Sectors
Mid-cap IT companies are expected to continue outperforming due to their agility, niche positioning, superior execution capabilities, and operational efficiencies.
Kotak Institutional removes ABB India, Siemens, Cummins India from model portfolio
Kotak Institutional Equities' Sanjeev Prasad prefers private banks over IT and expensive industrial stocks, citing attractive valuations, stable credit growth and the potential for re-rating. He warned that AI-driven pricing pressure makes it difficult to value IT companies and said investors should avoid chasing richly valued capital goods and electrification stocks despite strong long-term themes. Healthcare, hospitality, retail and telecom remain among his preferred sectors.
India's wireless subscriber base expands to nearly 1300 million in May 2026: TRAI
The number of wireless subscribers increased from 1288.96 million at the end of April 2026 to 1294.46 million at the end of May 2026. This expansion represents a monthly growth rate of 0.43 per cent for the country's wireless sector, according to a Telecom Regulatory Authority of India report, which highlighted steady upward movement across both urban and rural markets.
India rewrites telecom rulebook, replacing licence contracts with statutory authorisations
New government rules replace the telecom industry's contractual licensing with a unilateral statutory model. Operators will now receive authorization after meeting requirements, with future government directives becoming binding terms. Violations will be treated as statutory breaches, managed internally, and can be appealed to the TDSAT. This shift aims to streamline regulation, though telcos expressed concerns about investment uncertainty.
Jio eyes $230 billion global opportunity with 5G, feature phone tech
Jio Platforms is eyeing a $230 billion global opportunity by exporting its 5G stack, fixed wireless access tech and feature phone OS to international telecom operators. The company plans entry via partnerships, licensing and managed services rather than direct operations.
Reliance AGM: Key facts and numbers about Jio Platforms
Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Jio Platforms is set for a significant Mumbai listing, aiming to raise approximately $3.8 billion. This move could mark India's largest initial public offering. Jio, a major telecom player, is diversifying into AI and cloud services. The company has attracted substantial investment from global giants. This IPO represents a key step in Jio's expansion plans.
Elara Capital's Harendra Kumar sees India benefiting as AI trade cools and FII flows return
Harendra Kumar of Elara Capital says global money flowing out of expensive AI stocks could now flow back into India, especially as the country's weight on global indices hits new lows and West Asia tensions ease. He's less worried about a weak monsoon hurting markets, noting some sectors gain even as others lose. On telecom, he backs Bharti Airtel over Vodafone Idea, citing its Africa business and expected tariff hikes that benefit both operators and the government.
Multibagger HFCL shares hit 5% upper circuit for second session. What’s triggering the surge?
HFCL shares surged significantly after securing a substantial contract from Rail Vikas Nigam Limited. This order bolsters HFCL's standing in the telecom sector. The company is also expanding into defence, aerospace, and data centre opportunities. HFCL is transforming into a global technology player with increasing export revenues. The market anticipates continued growth driven by AI and data centre infrastructure.
Reliance Industries AGM Live Updates: All eyes on Jio IPO timeline, new energy biz
Reliance Industries AGM Live Updates: The biggest day in the calendar for Reliance Industries Ltd. is here as the oil-to-telecom-to-retail-to-new energy conglomerate will be holding its 49th Annual General Meeting (AGM), starting 2 PM this afternoon. The big focus of the street has been on a clear timeline for the Reliance Jio IPO and that will remain the biggest talking point during the course of Chairman and Managing Director Mukesh Ambani's speech. Watch this space for all the LIVE updates from the AGM.
RIL AGM 2026: Jio IPO Timeline To AI Strategy, Here's What To Expect
The virtual AGM, scheduled to begin at 2 pm IST, is expected to feature addresses by Chairman Mukesh Ambani and other senior leaders, outlining Reliance's plans across its telecom, retail, digital and energy businesses.
Bharti Airtel's Rahul Vatts named COAI Chairperson for 2026-27
Rahul Vatts of Bharti Airtel will lead COAI as Chairperson for 2026-27. Ravi Gandhi of Reliance Jio will be Vice-Chairperson. The announcement came after COAI's Annual General Body Meeting. The telecom industry body reviewed sector developments and discussed future priorities. This leadership change marks a new phase for strengthening India's digital communications ecosystem.
$15 billion game-changer: Reliance Jio readies for a big bang in space
Reliance Jio is reportedly planning a massive 1,600-satellite low Earth orbit constellation, aiming for direct-to-device connectivity and extending its telecom dominance into space. This ambitious project, potentially costing $10-15 billion, seeks to bolster India's digital sovereignty and reduce reliance on foreign infrastructure, positioning Jio as a major global player.